In 2024, he may move up to super middleweight.
Englishman Billy Joe Saunders (30-1, 14 KOs) prepares to return to the professional arena.
The boxer did not enter the ring for two years. However, the former world middleweight and super middleweight champion has already announced his return and intends to fight his first fight after a pause at the end of 2023.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Saunders was leading a training camp and hinted that Billy’s first bout could take place at light heavyweight (up to 79 kg).
“I liked what I heard from Billy. The reality is that we did a great job for him, I think he respects that. I think he can really improve British boxing. First – a fight in December at light heavyweight, after which in the spring of 2024 the transition to the super middleweight.
In his last fight, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez lost to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in a super middleweight unification bout. The Englishman’s corner took down his fighter before the start of the ninth round. The Mexican also took away the WBO championship belt from Saunders, which Billy Joe has held the WBO belt since 2019.
Source: Sportarena
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